What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.?
Brief Description
Position Overview
The Industrial Engineer I is the entry point to the IE career path at Baldor. You work with senior engineers to observe operations, collect data, and support improvement efforts across the food distribution network. Success in this role means learning quickly, executing accurately, and knowing when to ask for help. The focus is on clean data, clear documentation, and building the judgment needed for future independent work.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Observation & Analysis
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience: 0–2 years in industrial engineering, operations, or a distribution/warehouse environment. Internships and academic projects are considered.
Core Skills:
About Baldor
Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.
Benefits
Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Join Our Team
If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!
Position Overview
The Industrial Engineer I is the entry point to the IE career path at Baldor. You work with senior engineers to observe operations, collect data, and support improvement efforts across the food distribution network. Success in this role means learning quickly, executing accurately, and knowing when to ask for help. The focus is on clean data, clear documentation, and building the judgment needed for future independent work.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Observation & Analysis
- Conduct time studies, labor observations, and throughput counts on pick, pack, and receiving operations.
- Document current-state workflows using process maps, swim lane diagrams, and structured observation notes.
- Identify basic inefficiencies with supporting data and escalate them to senior engineers.
- Collect, clean, and organize operational data from ERP, WMS and manual logs to identify basic patterns.
- Prepare weekly and ad-hoc performance reports with tables, charts, and trend summaries.
- Monitor KPI dashboards and flag performance gaps against established baselines.
- Draft and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions for assigned areas.
- Keep documentation accurate, version-controlled, and accessible to operations teams.
- Support audits of existing SOPs to confirm alignment with current processes.
- Support senior engineers and project managers with data gathering, scheduling, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
- Track action items and project status in designated tools, and flag overdue items.
- Participate in cross-functional working sessions with operations, IT, facilities, supply chain, and merchandising.
- Learn Lean fundamentals and ERP/WMS basics.
- Apply feedback consistently to improve deliverables.
- Build foundational knowledge of conveyor systems and automation impacts on throughput.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience: 0–2 years in industrial engineering, operations, or a distribution/warehouse environment. Internships and academic projects are considered.
Core Skills:
- Data/BI: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charting).
- Layout/Design: Familiarity with basic process mapping tools (Visio or equivalent).
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; able to present findings cleanly without over-explanation.
- Mindset: Strong data discipline, attention to detail, and a self-starter approach to problem-solving.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts (coursework or certification)
- Experience with ERP or WMS systems in an academic or internship setting
- Prior work in a food service, logistics, or distribution environment
About Baldor
Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.
Benefits
Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
- Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee discounts on Baldor products
- Commuter Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
Join Our Team
If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000